Thompson Creek (Ararat River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thompson Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Ararat River
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Patrick
Physical characteristics
Main source	Pine Creek divide about 1 mile southwest of Bell Spur, Virginia 2,600 ft (790 m) 36°39′05″N 080°29′35″W / 36.65139°N 80.49306°W / 36.65139; -80.49306
River mouth	Ararat River about 0.5 miles west of Belair Springs, Virginia 1,520 ft (460 m) 36°37′44″N 080°29′21″W / 36.62889°N 80.48917°W / 36.62889; -80.48917
Length	2.31 mi (3.72 km)
Basin features
Progression	west then generally south
River system	Yadkin River
Basin size	1.44 square miles (3.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Jar Gap Lane (x3)

Thompson Creek is a 2.31 mi (3.72 km) long 1st order tributary to the Ararat River in Patrick County, Virginia.

Course

Thompson Creek rises on the Pine Creek divide in Patrick County about 1 mile southwest of Bell Spur, Virginia. Thompson Creek then flows west and makes a turn south to join the Ararat River about 0.5 miles west of Bell Spur.

Watershed

Thompson Creek drains 1.44 square miles (3.7 km²) of area, receives about 55.8 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 258.12, and is about 76% forested.